Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI
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1 Module VI
1.1 Description
This module distributes and amplifies one input to six LTC (EBU/SMPTE) or IRIG time code
outputs. A seventh spare output stage together with a changeover relay at each of the six
outputs enables completely redundant output signals. Each output stage is monitored for
signal failures. Alarm outputs are available as SNMP, GPI OUT, LEDs and lamps.
A PC or the RUB IE module is required for the configuration of this module.
The front panel label VI visibly identifies where each module is located. The serial number is
located on the bottom side of the lower circuit board of each module.
The standard hardware of this module has all of the following key features:
•“Hot Swapping“, i.e. it is possible to insert or remove a module without interrupting the
operation of other modules in this frame.
•Failure relay, connected to the FAIL_A and FAIL_B pins of the RLC connector at the rear of
the frame.
•RS232 and TC_link (RLC connector) interfaces to have access to the internal bus of the
chassis.
•Four programmable function keys, lamps and LEDs on the front panel (RUB1 version only).
•Flash memory containing the firmware, so configuration and updates are possible via a
PC connection. You can download the latest version of the program from:
https://www.plurainc.com.
•One LTC/IRIG input.
•Six independent LTC/IRIG outputs plus one spare output, individually monitored.
•Changeover relays enable completely redundant output signals.
•Alarm outputs indicating failures and warnings: Lamps and LEDs (RUB1 version only), GPI
OUTs and SNMP traps.
1.2 LTC or IRIG-B
The module reads and monitors LTC or IRIG-B. According to your application please select the
correct type of time code by setting or removing a jumper at the lower circuit board. This
configuration already will be done if you add a small note (LTC/IRIG-B) at your order.
